The rays of the sun fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer on _______.

21st June

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Solution

The correct option is A 21st June
The sun rays fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer during the summer solstice. Due to this, the region in the north of the equator experiences the longest day and the shortest night on 21st June.

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